Produced by University Communications and Marketing, the Early Bird is MSU Denver’s online news source for employees. We report on and celebrate the great work of our dynamic faculty and staff. Here you’ll also find important employee-focused information on University operations, leadership and governance, Human Resources and benefits and so much more.
Meet the Early Bird team
John Arnold – Editor in Chief
John is senior director of communications in the office of University Communications and Marketing. He oversees the University's internal and external editorial strategies and operations and serves as editor in chief of the Early Bird, RED online and MSU Denver Magazine.
Laura Miller – Managing Editor
Laura is the associate director of editorial content and operations in the office of University Communications and Marketing. In addition to managing the Early Bird employee-news site, Laura serves as managing editor for MSU Denver's externally focused publications RED online and MSU Denver Magazine.
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Amanda Schwengel – Visuals Editor
Amanda is MSU Denver's assistant director of photography and video. She oversees all visual storytelling strategy and production in the office of University Communications and Marketing.
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Alison is a staff writer and editor for the Early Bird employee-news site.
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Aidan assists with producing, selecting and uploading photos and other graphics for the Early Bird website.
[email protected]Tiffany Nguyen – Student Content and Editorial Assistant
Tiffany assists with managing content on the Early Bird site and production of the Early Bird e-newsletter.
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